Jurgen Klopp has revealed how this week is all about 'preparation' for the new campaign, as he welcomes his team back to Melwood.

The squad were given two days off following their eighth, and final, pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Liverpool will assess the fitness of Philippe Coutinho, Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge, who all missed the win in Dublin, with Klopp looking to restore freshness in the players ahead of Saturday opener with Watford.

The Reds boss also detailed how important preparation is ahead of the trip to Vicarage Road.